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Awarded the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Credential

Hoffman Clark is pleased to announce that Stephen Zerr has been awarded the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.Mr. Zerr is a Consultant with Hoffman Clark LLC. He has a wide range of experience in both the technical fields of accounting principles and standards, business processes, tax and financial reporting requirements, and valuation. Mr. Zerr received a Master’s degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri, where he graduated cum laude. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in the State of Missouri. Mr. Zerr joins an elite group of forensic accountants from around the world who have earned the CFE professional credential.

The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence. CFEs are trained to identify the warning signs and red flags that indicate evidence of fraud and fraud risk. CFEs have a unique set of skills that are not found in any other career field or discipline; they combine knowledge of complex financial transactions with an understanding of methods, law, and how to resolve allegations of fraud. The CFE professional credential is awarded to professionals who are members of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in good standing, meet minimum academic and professional requirements, are of high moral character, and agree to abide by the Bylaws and Code of Professional Ethics of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. CFEs must have at least two years of professional experience in a field either directly or indirectly related to the detection or deterrence of fraud.